Testify! Our Staff Share Stories of Your Prayers at Work. Here’s Amanda.
In this Testify series, our staff at American Bible Society share the testimonies of people whose lives have been transformed through your prayers. Your prayers enable us, American Bible Society and our global partners, to share the life-changing message of the Bible with people around the world. And God is moving on hearts in miraculous ways! Today, Amanda Sypherd, who…
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Following one of his regular treasure hunts inside the sofa cushions, my 9-year-old recently ran up to me, holding his loot in the form of a crumpled dollar bill. As I responded to his excitement, I saw my 7-year-old’s face out of the corner of my eye. I knew what was coming next. “That’s not fair!” she exclaimed. I bent…
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5 Psalms for When You Start the New Year Feeling Sad
For many people, the holidays can be hard. But sometimes it’s even harder when the season is over. Maybe you feel a sense of disappointment as you take down the lights on the Christmas tree or say goodbye to loved ones who live far away. Perhaps Christmas is difficult because it reminds you of hard times or the loss of…
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HOW DO I FORGIVE IN THE NEW YEAR?
In late August, just a few short months ago, my husband and I stood at the altar of a small church packed with our closest friends and family and vowed to love and care for one another in sickness and in health. Among other things, we also vowed to forgive each other when times got tough. In fact, in the…
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7 New Year’s Resolutions from Proverbs
Sometimes figuring out a good new year’s resolution is just as hard as keeping it. What will help the people around me? What will help me live in a better way? What can I make into a life habit? Look no farther than Proverbs. It is chock full of practical advice that makes for some great New Year’s resolutions. So…
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Proverbs for the storms of life
The storms of life don’t always take place in a boat. But they often feel like they rock your whole world. Crises can happen when you’re facing job uncertainty at work, worrying that your kids will rebel at home, or feeling lonely after moving to a new city. During these tough times, you can find strength in the practical wisdom…
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6 Psalms to Remind you God is in Control
A few weeks ago, I hit a rough patch. I had looming deadlines at work, family I needed to call, a car that needed an oil change (and was making some ominous scraping noises!), and a card for a friend that I couldn’t find time to get in the mail. The pressure of it all seemed overwhelming. When I woke…
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